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L18 UPO

1999 Volkswagen Lupo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,776 mi
Last recorded103,776 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Lupo71,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 UPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLupo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 103,776 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 96,052 miles

oil leak,front brake discs corroded,wiper blades poor,long parking brake travel

Pass 31 Jul 2014 89,577 miles

Oil leak

auxilliary belt perrished

long handbrake travel

Pass 8 Aug 2013 82,603 miles

wiper blades worn

Pass 22 Aug 2012 75,853 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 69,623 miles

Oil leak

rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2010 63,510 miles

offside door lower hinge u/s

rear silencer corroded

tyres getting near limit

Pass 5 Aug 2009 56,350 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 49,046 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 49,046 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 41,574 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 38,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no. plates numbers to letters spacing incorect

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lupo?

Based on 505,381 MOT tests across 29,587 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
4,435
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
29,587
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,119
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 11,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,807
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 9,803
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 8,750
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L18 UPO is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Lupo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 71,766 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lupo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L18 UPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lupo typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Lupo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L18 UPO registered?

L18 UPO is a 1999 Volkswagen Lupo, first registered on 18 August 1999.

Is L18 UPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L18 UPO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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